# ANC under pressure to reverse South Africa decline

https://mins.news/en/item/128024

- BBC News, 2026-11-04 00:03 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cr4g1x6l77xyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> More than 500 parties are contesting South Africa’s local elections, which could further erode support for the ANC. Residents in Alexandra and other communities cite deteriorating rubbish collection, water and electricity services, and roads as reasons for disillusionment and voter apathy.

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